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Russians protest government corruption

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny enters a courtroom to hear the verdict in Moscow on March 27, 2017. Navalny, who organized a wave of nationwide protests against government corruption that rattled authorities, was fined 20,000 rubles ($340) on Monday by a Moscow court. It was a comparatively lenient punishment for organizing an unsanctioned rally for which he faced up to 15 days in jail. The court has yet to deliver its ruling on charges accusing the opposition leader of resisting arrest.
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny enters a courtroom to hear the verdict in Moscow on March 27, 2017. Navalny, who organized a wave of nationwide protests against government corruption that rattled authorities, was fined 20,000 rubles ($340) on Monday by a Moscow court. It was a comparatively lenient punishment for organizing an unsanctioned rally for which he faced up to 15 days in jail. The court has yet to deliver its ruling on charges accusing the opposition leader of resisting arrest.
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Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny gestures while speaking, as his lawyer Olga Mikhailova listens, in court in Moscow on March 27, 2017.
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny gestures while speaking, as his lawyer Olga Mikhailova listens, in court in Moscow on March 27, 2017.
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Protesters shout slogans at Dvortsovaya (Palace) Square in St. Petersburg, Russia on March 26, 2017. Thousands of people crowded in St. Petersburg on Sunday to protest the Russian government. The writing on the protestor's face reads 'Putin is a thief.'
Protesters shout slogans at Dvortsovaya (Palace) Square in St. Petersburg, Russia on March 26, 2017. Thousands of people crowded in St. Petersburg on Sunday to protest the Russian government. The writing on the protestor's face reads 'Putin is a thief.'
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Protesters gather at Marsivo Field in St. Petersburg, Russia on March 26, 2017 as part of an unsanctioned protest against the Russian government, the biggest gathering in a wave of nationwide protests that were the most extensive show of defiance in years.
Protesters gather at Marsivo Field in St. Petersburg, Russia on March 26, 2017 as part of an unsanctioned protest against the Russian government, the biggest gathering in a wave of nationwide protests that were the most extensive show of defiance in years.
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Police help a wounded comrade during fighting with protesters in Pushkin Square, in downtown Moscow on March 26, 2017.
Police help a wounded comrade during fighting with protesters in Pushkin Square, in downtown Moscow on March 26, 2017.
Artem Lunev, AP
People surround Alexander Pushkin monument with a poster reading: 'Dimon (Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev) Give Money Back,' in downtown Moscow on March 26, 2017. Russia's leading opposition figure Alexei Navalny and his supporters aim to hold anti-corruption demonstrations throughout Russia. But authorities are denying permission and police have warned they won't be responsible for 'negative consequences' or unsanctioned gatherings.
People surround Alexander Pushkin monument with a poster reading: 'Dimon (Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev) Give Money Back,' in downtown Moscow on March 26, 2017. Russia's leading opposition figure Alexei Navalny and his supporters aim to hold anti-corruption demonstrations throughout Russia. But authorities are denying permission and police have warned they won't be responsible for 'negative consequences' or unsanctioned gatherings.
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In this photo provided by Evgeny Feldman, Alexei Navalny is detained by police in Moscow on March 26, 2017. Alexei Navalny is an anti-corruption campaigner who is leading the opposition to President Vladimir Putin. Navalny and his Foundation for Fighting Corruption had called for the protests, which attracted crowds of hundreds or thousands in most sizable Russian cities, from the Far East port of Vladivostok to the European heartland.
In this photo provided by Evgeny Feldman, Alexei Navalny is detained by police in Moscow on March 26, 2017. Alexei Navalny is an anti-corruption campaigner who is leading the opposition to President Vladimir Putin. Navalny and his Foundation for Fighting Corruption had called for the protests, which attracted crowds of hundreds or thousands in most sizable Russian cities, from the Far East port of Vladivostok to the European heartland.
Evgeny Feldman For Alexey Navalny's Campaign, Via AP
In this handout photo provided by Kira Yarmysh, Alexei Navalny press secretary, people block the way for a police bus, where Alexei Navalny is kept in Moscow, Russia on March 26, 2017.
In this handout photo provided by Kira Yarmysh, Alexei Navalny press secretary, people block the way for a police bus, where Alexei Navalny is kept in Moscow, Russia on March 26, 2017.
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Police detain a protester in Moscow.
Police detain a protester in Moscow.
Alexander Zemlianichenko, AP
Police detain a protester in downtown Moscow. The protests appeared to be one of the largest coordinated outpourings of dissatisfaction in Russia since the massive 2011-12 demonstrations that followed a fraud-tainted parliamentary election.
Police detain a protester in downtown Moscow. The protests appeared to be one of the largest coordinated outpourings of dissatisfaction in Russia since the massive 2011-12 demonstrations that followed a fraud-tainted parliamentary election.
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Police detain a protester in Russia.
Police detain a protester in Russia.
Alexander Zemlianichenko, AP
A detained woman looks out of a police bus in downtown Moscow.
A detained woman looks out of a police bus in downtown Moscow.
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Police detain a protester in Moscow. The protests Sunday focused on reports by Navalny's group claiming that Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has amassed a collection of mansions, yachts and vineyards.
Police detain a protester in Moscow. The protests Sunday focused on reports by Navalny's group claiming that Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has amassed a collection of mansions, yachts and vineyards.
Alexander Zemlianichenko, AP
Police officers patrol a main square during an attempt to hold a rally in Minsk, Belarus on March 26, 2017. According to local media reports, several dozen protesters were detained in Minsk during an attempt to hold a rally.
Police officers patrol a main square during an attempt to hold a rally in Minsk, Belarus on March 26, 2017. According to local media reports, several dozen protesters were detained in Minsk during an attempt to hold a rally.
Tatyana Zenkovich, European Pressphoto Agency
Russian special police gather in Moscow on May 26, 2017.
Russian special police gather in Moscow on May 26, 2017.
Alexander Zemlianichenko, AP
Thousands of people crowded into Moscow's Pushkin Square on March 26, 2017, for an unsanctioned protest against the Russian government, part of a wave of demonstrations taking place throughout the country.
Thousands of people crowded into Moscow's Pushkin Square on March 26, 2017, for an unsanctioned protest against the Russian government, part of a wave of demonstrations taking place throughout the country.
Ivan Sekretarev, AP